Midland Beach

Midland Beach (formerly known as Woodland Beach) is a Staten Island neighborhood. It lies along the east-central coast of the island, in the area known locally as the \"Mid-Island, Staten Island,\" or, according to some, the \"East Shore.\" During the late 19th and early 20th century, Midland Beach was a popular beach resort. Unlike much of Staten Island, Midland Beach is mostly Irish American, and also has a significant Hispanic population. The 1990s began witnessing a large influx of Russian immigrants.